Sometimes when I look back at what the world has gone through this past two years, I must admire the resilience of humanity. Never in our lifetimes would we have imagined the world almost coming to a standstill with a global pandemic. Businesses have had to stop and close; airlines have been grounded; schools closed;Continue reading “Time for Celebrations”
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A Jolly Safety Christmas
As we watch the daily news with headlines talking about cases rising, this new variant sparking the likelihood of another pending lockdown and tighter restrictions, I feel like a sitting duck waiting for Covid to strike our family. Another Christmas and New Year’s impacted by this pandemic feels inevitable. I had made some lovely plansContinue reading “A Jolly Safety Christmas”
Keep Calm and Stay Safe
Here we go again. Another variant and cases rising. But let’s be honest we’ve been there before; we know the drill. So, what’s different this time? We have more people vaccinated, we have more science and knowledge, and we are now well accustomed to social distancing and other safety measures. For many of us we miss ourContinue reading “Keep Calm and Stay Safe”
When does this all end?
I’m frustrated. I’m exhausted. I’m done! Anyone else? It can’t be just me?? I still often wonder how we have got to this place? How are we still here? Why can’t we make this all stop? It feels like a bad dream that we just can’t wake up from. My sensible side, however, tells meContinue reading “When does this all end?”
Virtually Starting a New Job
Yes I did! I started a brand new job with a brand new company just over six months ago (in the midst of this pandemic and lockdowns and restrictions). I interviewed virtually. Completely over zoom meetings. No face to face. And, my interviews were always in smart but casual clothes sitting in my home office.Continue reading “Virtually Starting a New Job”
Covid Time Warp
It’s been a while I know. I’m sorry for that. I’m sure like many of you the events of the last two years have created many ups and downs. More lockdowns, restrictions everywhere, constantly being updated on case numbers and death rates, feeling helpless to support those experiencing the fallout of the pandemic and theContinue reading “Covid Time Warp”
Sending a Virtual Hug
The comfort of a real hug is a distant memory. But the thought still counts, so send along your hugs today…
The Power of Nature
I’m not a green finger and gardening generally is not my thing. But… I do love the majestic beauty of a sunflower under the clear blue sky in summer. One of the benefits of lockdown is we were home most of this summer to nurture our garden and so we decided to plan some sunflowerContinue reading “The Power of Nature”
COVID-19 Memories
Amidst all the anxiety, isolation and loss this year, can we find something we can be positive about. What will you take away from COVID-19.
It’s not over yet – parenting through Covid
I just want to ask……… who else is feeling utterly exhausted?!!! I am not sure whether it is from school at home, working extra hard to catch up for … It’s not over yet – parenting through Covid I found this post so easy to relate to. In many ways it reminded me of oneContinue reading “It’s not over yet – parenting through Covid”
Embracing This Storm 